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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1916

Page

6

Results of income tax law justified by Hull of Tenn

Honorable Cordell Hull argues the income tax has surpassed expectations since its 1916 enactment. He notes revenue near 3124,000,000, outpacing initial 120,000,000 estimates, and asserts the tax is equitable, efficient, and essential to fund federal expenditures and modern military needs. He compares tariff revenue inadequacy and praises income tax collection costs. The piece emphasizes fairness, universal adoption, and the need to balance tax burdens.

Cordell Hull Tenn Pal New York United States England

G O P Must Put Over 23 Senators To Get Upper Hand

Washington Oct 5 thirty two U S Senators are to be elected next month to fill seats of seventeen Democrats and fifteen Republicans. The Senate now has 56 Democrats and 39 Republicans. Including Maine results the house stands 55 Democrats 41 Republicans. To gain control Republicans must elect 23 candidates by winning all 15 Republican seats and flipping eight Democratic seats. The piece lists the senatorial candidates by state with incumbents starred where applicable.

Washington United States Senate Maine Indiana Benjamin F. Shively Thomas Taggart Arizona Henry Ashurst Joseph H. Kibbey California George S. Patton Hiram Johnson Connecticut Homer S. Cummings George P. McLean Delaware Josiah O. Wolcott H. DuPont R. Orida—Park Trammell John W. Kern Harry c. Now Jas E. Watson Maryland David J. Lewis Joseph France Massachusetts John F. Fitzgerald Henry C. Lodge Michigan Lawrence Price C. E. Townsend Daniel W. Lawler Frank B. Kellogg Mississippi John Sharp Williams Missouri James A. Reed Dickey Montana Henry L. Myers Chas. N. Pray Nebraska Gilbert M. Hitchcock John L. Kennedy Nevada Key Pittman Samuel A. Jones Frank Hubbell New York William F. McCombs W. A. Calder North Dakota John Burke P. J. McCumber Ohio Atlee Pomerene Myron T. Herrick Pennsylvania Orville S. Ellis Philander Knox Rhode Island Peter G. Gerry Henry F. Lippitt Tennessee Kenneth D. McKellar Ben W. Cooper Texas Charles A. Culberson A. W. Atkinson Utah William H. King Geo. Sutherland Vermont Oscear C. Miller Carroll Page Virginia Claude A. Swans

Notice to file claims for stamp redemption forms

From the office of the collector of internal revenue anent revenue stamps. All redemption claims must use Form 46, enclosed stamps in a separate envelope and sent to the post office. Banks are urged to repurchase stamps sold to patrons to present with claims. discounts of 1 percent apply.

Caliscor Internal Revenue

Edison Fights For Wilson Wins Strong Support

Edison, long a Republican, backs Wilson in a rising movement led by the Woodrow Wilson National Electrical Club. The group, now in its infancy, claims thousands of members across 38 states and includes Republicans, Progressives and Democrats under the banner For the Flag and Wilson. A campaign by mail and full-page ads tout Wilson’s achievements from the 12 listed reasons to prosperity and peace, asserting Wilson kept the country out of war and delivered steady growth through progressive legislation.

Thomas A. Edison Wilson Mr. Edison Woodrow Wilson National Electrical Club Wilson Electrical Club Bership Edison Hughes Woodrow Wilson National Electrical’ Club Woodrow Wilson Tariff Commission High Seas Europe Travail

Weaver Piano Delivers New Standard of Excellence

From the surface finish to the interior parts the Weaver Piano pursues a high purpose to surpass all rivals. The result is a new peak in piano quality and craftsmanship.

Mexican Envoys Told Our Views On Withdrawal

Atlantic City October 5 The American Commissioners served notice on Carranza delegates that Gen Pershing will stay in Mexico until order is restored south of the Rio Grande and Mexico can resume normal relations with the world. Proposals urged assurance from Carranza that key steps would be taken. The talks aimed beyond a border issue to social economic and political regeneration of Mexico and the need for foreign capital protections. The United States stressed Mexico cannot act alone and must join the family of nations. Emphasis was on reopening mines and railroads and getting peons back to work to speed rehabilitation. Dr Cabrera traveled to Philadelphia after the session as the commissioners conferred with advisers.

Atlantic City N. J Carranza Gen. Pershing Mexico Rio Grande New London United States Lane Cabrera Philadelphia James Linn Rodgers Stephen Bonsal

International Egg Contest at Storrs Sees Wyandotte Leaders

The Wyandottes lead the egg competition at Storrs with two top pens tying for first at 50 eggs. White Wyandottes from Marbledale Conn and Buffs from Holden Mass share the mark, Barred Rocks from Corvallis Ore are second with 46, and two leading White Wyandottes tied for third with 45. Total eggs across pens reach 2,511 versus 2,509 last year amid 19 high-yield pens and 15 low-yield pens. Management foresees more 2,000-egg pens and more breeds represented this year after last season’s Wyandottes and Leg sores.

Storrs J. E. Watson Marbledale Conn N. W. Sanborn Holden Mass Agricultural College Corvallis Ore Obed G. Knight Bridgeton R. L Tom Barren Catforth England Rhode Island Legsores

Internal lubrication effect promotes normal movements

The text explains that the substance is not absorbed by the system and does not form a habit. It acts as an internal lubricant, softening intestinal contents to promote regular movements.

Poultry show results and breeds listed at Ohio Valley meet

The report lists top pens in multiple breeds including Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, and Barred Rocks with farm and breeder names. It notes two more breeds, Barred Rock and Oregons, added to the contest as it nears October’s end. The Ohio Valley Historical Association met in Indianapolis with gifts totaling 50,000 announced by Trinity College president W. P. Few.

W. P. Few Trinity College

Military Bosses Of Cities Ousted By Gen Obregon

Mexico City Oct 5 An order by General Alvaro Obregon minister of war abolishes the title jefe de las armas ending military commanders power over civil authorities. Garrisons will control only troops and cease civil administration duties. Examiners at New York State Banking Department Ernest K Satterlee resigned.

Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Jefe de Las Arms Mexico Jefes de Las Armas Obregon Ernest K. Satterlee New York State Banking Department

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Anent Revenue Stamps Just John Beck Workers of Electrical Industry Bridgeport Piquette Piano Co Cannon Street Sonora Grafonola Talking Armey Standard Oil Company New Jersey Li New Jersey Jacob E. Jansen North Haven Francis F. Lincoln Mt. Carmel Will Barron Bartle Preston The Ohio Valley Historical Association Indianapolis John Reck & Son Gen. Obregon Connecticut Breweries Co Bridgeport, Conn U.S. A
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